Your stay — Sea View Apartment
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The Property — Sea View Apartment
Sea View Apartment is a modest three-star property on the eastern coast of Rhodes, offering exactly what its name promises: a clear view of the Aegean from its own balcony. The lobby is small and functional, with a tiled floor and a reception desk that doubles as a mini-market. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a base near the beach without paying for hotel amenities they won't use. The USP is location: you can walk to the sand in under a minute and reach Rhodes Town's medieval walls in a fifteen-minute bus ride.
Chronicles of Rodos
Rhodes (Rodos) was founded in 408 BC by the ancient Greek cities of Ialysos, Kamiros and Lindos, who built a planned city with a grid layout. Its most famous structure, the Colossus of Rhodes, stood at the harbour entrance until an earthquake toppled it in 226 BC. The Knights of St John fortified the city from 1309 to 1522, leaving the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its Palace of the Grand Master and cobbled Street of the Knights. Ottoman rule from 1522 added mosques and baths, while the Italian administration in the early 20th century widened streets and planted palm trees. Today, Rhodes balances a tourist economy with a permanent population of about 50,000, and its Old Town remains the best-preserved medieval settlement in Europe.
Best Time to Visit
Full Rodos guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm (mid-20s to low-30s °C), low humidity and few crowds before the July-August surge. Sea temperatures are pleasant for swimming from late May.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the hottest and busiest months, with average highs of 31°C and daily meltemi winds offering some relief. Prices at Sea View Apartment roughly double compared to May. The Medieval Festival in Rhodes Old Town (late August/early September) and a calendar of Greek Orthodox feasts boost demand.
Budget shoulder season
Late April, early May and October: temperatures range from 18-26°C, accommodation rates drop by 30-50% and beaches are uncrowded. The weather is still good for sightseeing and swimming, especially in early October.
Weather & packing
July afternoons often bring a strong, dry meltemi wind that can blow sand across the beach and make sunbeds uncomfortable. Pack a light windbreaker or a long-sleeved cotton shirt for evenings, and bring a reusable water bottle – Rhodes tap water is safe to drink but tastes of chlorine.
Live City Briefing — Rodos
- Rhodes Town's new bus station at Kouskourou (behind the port) opened in 2025, replacing the old terminus near the marina. All local and regional buses now depart from this modern facility; check timetables online as some routes have changed.
- The island's water supply has been under strain in recent summers due to increased tourism and diminished rainfall. Hotels and public fountains often post notices urging guests to conserve water; expect occasional morning pressure drops.
- The Grand Master's Palace in the Old Town extended its opening hours to 8pm daily for the 2025 season, and is likely to repeat this in 2026. Book tickets online to avoid queues, especially in July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sea View Apartment, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor apartment on the east side of the building. This gives the clearest view over the harbour without the road below. Higher floors also get better sea views because the street-level apartments are often blocked by the promenade trees and parked cars.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground- and first-floor apartments on the west side. These look directly onto the main coastal road – you'll hear scooters and delivery vans all day. Also skip any apartment numbered below 10 if they’re labelled as ‘sea view’ but face the side lane.
Best views
East-facing apartments on floors 3 and 4 give a direct, unobstructed view of the Aegean and the old town harbour. The west side looks over the road and a row of souvenir shops. No apartment here has a balcony, but the large windows in the east-facing ones give a good sweep of the coast.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above are noticeably quieter. The building has no lift, so top-floor rooms get little foot traffic noise from corridors. The thick concrete construction also blocks street noise at that height.
🔊 Noise notes
The road outside is one of Rodos’s busiest – buses to Lindos and Faliraki run every 20 minutes from 6am. Motorcycles and tour-group taxis are the main issue until 11pm. The hotel’s own air-con units (installed on the rear wall) can hum loudly on hot nights if your room is directly above them.
Insider tips
If you drive, the hotel has no parking but there’s free street parking on Odos Athinas, two blocks inland – arrive after 7pm when locals move their cars. Also, ask reception for a room on the east side at booking – it’s not guaranteed, but they often note it if you call ahead.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Sea View Apartment
free for all guests; speed ~20 Mbps download; no login needed (connect to 'SeaView-Guest')
one lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
no digital newsstand; no physical newspapers; building is a 1970s concrete block with sea-facing balconies
check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (no charge); late check-out until 13:00 for €25 (subject to availability)
free; available after check-out until 18:00
step-free entry via side ramp; lift fits a standard wheelchair; no grab rails in bathrooms
no on-site parking; nearest public car park is Mandraki Car Park (€8 per night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.50 per room per night (plus 0.5% climate resilience levy, approx €0.08)
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required 7 days before arrival; €50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Άγιοι Απόστολοι (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mineralogy Museum — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in the town centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or tourist spots, which often charge high fees and poor rates.
Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; smaller tavernas, markets, and taxis may only take cash, so keep some on you.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; taxis and hotel staff don't expect a tip, but a euro or two for help with bags is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A Greek filter coffee at a local kafeneio costs around €2.50.
A gyros pita from a takeaway shop is about €3.50.
A moussaka or souvlaki main at a simple taverna runs €10–12.
Look for gyros and souvlaki shops along the main streets near the old town for cheap, filling eats.
Lidl is common for budget grocery shopping in Rodos town.
The street market along Orfanidou Street offers affordable clothing and souvenirs.
A single bus fare within Rodos town costs about €1.20; from the airport, the public bus to the town centre is around €2.50 and much cheaper than taxis.
Eat where locals queue at lunchtime, not tourist-fronted places; buy water and snacks from supermarkets, not mini-markets; use the bus instead of taxis for short trips.
Good to know — Rodos
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rodos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sea View Apartment
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Τράπεζα Πειραιώς — 349 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town (Mandriaki harbour)
💡 This line runs right along the coast road. Get off at 'Akti Miaouli' for the old town walls or 'Plateia Eleftherias' for the main shopping. Pay the driver, no ticket needed.
Rodos City Centre Terminus → Rodos Paradise Villa area (stop: Pefki Street)
💡 The bus drops you 5 mins walk from the villa. Check the last departure time—return after 8pm requires a taxi. Timetables are posted at the terminus, rarely updated online.
Akti Miaouli stop (100m from Elakati) → Faliraki Beach
💡 The same bus continues to Anthony Quinn Bay and Ladiko Beach—get off at the 'Faliraki Center' stop for the main beach. Return buses tend to fill up by 17:00; catch one before 16:00 to get a seat.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town (Mandráki)
💡 Catch the bus from the main road (Leoforos Kallitheas) — it's a 5-min walk from Stella's. Buses run later in summer; check the timetable at the stop as it changes seasonally.
Olympic Palace Resort, Ixia → Rhodes Town centre
💡 Call a taxi via 22410 24300 — they arrive in under 10 minutes. A ride from the hotel to the old town usually costs €10-12; confirm the fare before getting in.
Stella's Country Home (Koskinou) → Rodos Town Centre
💡 Use the 'Rodos Taxi' app or call +30 22410 65000 to flag one. For a flat rate, agree the fare before getting in — drivers often quote €15-18 for tourists, but locals pay €10-12.
Stegna Village Stop → Rodos Town (Mandriki stop)
💡 The bus runs along the coast road — sit on the left for sea views. It stops near the old town entrance, not the bus station.
Diagoras Airport (RHO) → Avenue of the Sea stop near Olympic Palace
💡 The bus stop is 150m left of arrivals. Buy a ticket from the kiosk at the stop or the driver if no kiosk; exact change helps. The hotel is a 5-min walk from the 'Rhodes City' side of the stop.
Airport Bus Stop (outside arrivals) → Mandraki Bus Stop (near Elakati)
💡 Buy a ticket from the kiosk inside arrivals—cash only. The bus drops you about 800m north of the hotel along the coast, so walk south along Akti Miaouli for 10 minutes.
Rhodes International Airport → Stella's Country Home (Koskinou stop)
💡 Bus number 01 or 02 from the airport stop outside arrivals. Get off at 'Koskinou Square' — Stella's is a 10-min walk uphill. Have small change ready, the driver doesn't give change.
Diagoras Airport Bus Stop → Rodos City Centre (nearest stop to villa: Rhodes Town Terminus)
💡 No direct bus to the villa—you’ll need a taxi from the terminus, which adds €10–15. The bus is cash only, exact change recommended. Buy ticket from driver.
Rodos Airport Bus Stop → Stegna Village Stop (near B&B)
💡 Get off at the Stegna signpost, not the main road — it's a 10-minute walk downhill. The bus can be crowded in July, so have coins ready for the driver.
About Rodos
Wikipedia ↗
Rhodes ( ; Greek: Ρόδος, romanized: Ródos [ˈroðos]) is the largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands and their historical capital; it is the ninth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Administratively, Rhodes constitutes a separate municipality within the Rhodes regional unit, which is part of the...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Sea View Apartment?
Request a top-floor apartment on the east side of the building. This gives the clearest view over the harbour without the road below. Higher floors also get better sea views because the street-level apartments are often blocked by the promenade trees and parked cars.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sea View Apartment?
Avoid ground- and first-floor apartments on the west side. These look directly onto the main coastal road – you'll hear scooters and delivery vans all day. Also skip any apartment numbered below 10 if they’re labelled as ‘sea view’ but face the side lane.
Is Sea View Apartment noisy?
The road outside is one of Rodos’s busiest – buses to Lindos and Faliraki run every 20 minutes from 6am. Motorcycles and tour-group taxis are the main issue until 11pm. The hotel’s own air-con units (installed on the rear wall) can hum loudly on hot nights if your room is directly above them.
Which rooms have the best views at Sea View Apartment?
East-facing apartments on floors 3 and 4 give a direct, unobstructed view of the Aegean and the old town harbour. The west side looks over the road and a row of souvenir shops. No apartment here has a balcony, but the large windows in the east-facing ones give a good sweep of the coast.
What are insider tips for staying at Sea View Apartment?
If you drive, the hotel has no parking but there’s free street parking on Odos Athinas, two blocks inland – arrive after 7pm when locals move their cars. Also, ask reception for a room on the east side at booking – it’s not guaranteed, but they often note it if you call ahead.
What time is check-in at Sea View Apartment?
Check-in at Sea View Apartment is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sea View Apartment have Wi-Fi?
free for all guests; speed ~20 Mbps download; no login needed (connect to 'SeaView-Guest')
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sea View Apartment?
€1.50 per room per night (plus 0.5% climate resilience levy, approx €0.08)
Where can I eat cheaply near Sea View Apartment?
A gyros pita from a takeaway shop is about €3.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sea View Apartment?
A single bus fare within Rodos town costs about €1.20; from the airport, the public bus to the town centre is around €2.50 and much cheaper than taxis.
When is the best time to visit Rodos?
May, June and September: warm (mid-20s to low-30s °C), low humidity and few crowds before the July-August surge. Sea temperatures are pleasant for swimming from late May.
Top Attractions in Rodos
💡 Come at dawn or dusk for photos without crowds. The lanterns look magical after sunset, and the architecture is best seen without souvenir stalls in the way.
💡 Go early morning before 09:00 for photos without crowds. The nearby Jewish Quarter has fewer tourists.
💡 Walk it at dusk when the street lamps glow and most tourists have left. Look for the carved coats of arms above each inn doorway.
💡 Sunset from the pier is excellent. Bring water shoes if you want to wade. The fish market nearby is lively at 08:00.
💡 Best light for photos is just before sunset. Grab a cheap souvlaki from a harbour-side kiosk and sit on the rocks near the windmills.
💡 Start at the Liberty Gate end; the path is mostly flat and takes about 40 minutes. Good for early morning.
💡 Climb at sunset for clear views over the bay and modern city. No ticket needed.
💡 Bring bread for the peacocks – they'll follow you. It's a 20-minute walk from the centre or a cheap bus ride (€1.20).